Indo-Nepal Border: Waris Punjab De Member, US National Arrested

A major crackdown at the Indo-Nepal international border in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has led to the arrest of a wanted member of the pro-Khalistan outfit 'Waris Punjab De' and a US national linked to the organisation.

The arrests were made during a joint operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Uttar Pradesh Police under the Rupaidiha police station area. The accused were identified as Vikramjit Singh, who is wanted in connection with a 2023 case registered at the Ajnala police station in Punjab, and US national Manveer Singh Dhillon, a native of Moga district in Punjab.

According to Bahraich Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishwajeet Srivastava, the duo was intercepted while entering Indian territory after crossing the Rupaidiha border post from Nepal. During verification and questioning, their identities and alleged links to the organisation came to light.

Preliminary questioning revealed that Vikramjit had been absconding for several days, while Dhillon is suspected to have entered India through Nepal without obtaining a visa to avoid coming under the scrutiny of law enforcement agencies.

Three other men, Suresh Kumar Pathak, Dilip Upadhyay, and vehicle driver Rahul Kumar, were also arrested for allegedly attempting to facilitate the illegal entry of the two men into India.

The arrests are significant as Punjab Police was looking for both men in separate cases. The case against the accused has been registered under relevant provisions at Rupaidiha police station.

The crackdown highlights the ongoing efforts to secure India's borders and prevent illegal activities. The Indo-Nepal border has been a focus area for security agencies due to its porous nature and the potential for cross-border crime.

The arrests also underscore the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between security agencies to prevent the entry of wanted individuals and to disrupt the activities of organisations like Waris Punjab De.

In the context of India's national security, the arrests are a reminder of the importance of securing the country's borders and preventing the entry of individuals who may pose a threat to national security.

The incident has significant implications for India's internal security and highlights the need for continued efforts to prevent cross-border crime and to disrupt the activities of organisations that may pose a threat to national security.